Kia Stinger: Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe Leak (2018–2023)

What the evidence shows

Kia recalled certain 2018-2023 Stinger vehicles equipped with the 3.3L turbo gasoline direct injection engine because the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly can deteriorate and leak oil. This is documented in NHTSA campaign 24V169000, an official safety recall — not an owner complaint pattern or a manufacturer service bulletin.

What this means

Leaking oil near a hot turbocharger and exhaust components is a fire risk.

What may be happening mechanically

Sustained heat from the turbocharger and exhaust can gradually degrade the oil feed pipe/hose material until it develops a leak point.

What owners may notice

• A burning-oil smell, particularly after highway driving
• Oil residue near the turbocharger

What to check first

Check under the hood near the turbocharger for oil residue or a burning-oil smell, and confirm with a dealer whether campaign 24V169000 was completed for the specific VIN.

What this does not prove

A safety recall confirms an identified defect and a required remedy for the specific vehicles covered by NHTSA campaign 24V169000. It does not establish how many vehicles ever actually experienced the described failure, and any symptom listed above can have other causes — a qualified inspection is still the way to confirm the cause on a specific vehicle.

For owners and buyers

If you own or are considering a 2018–2023 Kia Stinger, check the VIN against NHTSA campaign 24V169000 (through the manufacturer or the relevant national recall lookup) to see whether the remedy has already been completed. An open recall is normally repaired by the dealer at no cost to the owner.